Page 25 of Scandalous

“Where are you staying?” I ask, then cringe at the way it sounds.

“We are staying at the Kennedy.” Drake reaches out, grabbing my hands that I’ve been twisting in front of me. “No need to be nervous, Beauty. We aren’t here to hurt you or make you uncomfortable. We just wanted to meet you.”

Liam nods. “This is all about you. If you want us to leave, say the word and we are gone.”

“Okay.” I nod shakily. “I don’t want you to go. I’m going to go place this, and I’ll be back shortly.”

“Sounds good, gorgeous.” Liam winks.

I feel my cheeks heat at his compliment. What is it about these guys that always have me worked up into a tizzy?

After placing their order, I run around taking orders and ringing people out. When their order is called, I place it on my tray and take it to them.

“All right, here you go,” I say as I place the correct plate in front of each of them.

“Thanks. This looks great.” Drake smiles.

“What he said,” Liam says, reaching for his fork.

I look over my shoulder, making sure no one is listening, before I turn back to the guys. “How about tomorrow morning we get together? I’ll pick up some bagels or something and meet you at your hotel.”

“Or we could meet you at your place,” Liam says.

Drake must kick him under the table because Liam swears under his breath.

“She might not want us to know where she lives,” Drake hisses.

“Why wouldn’t she?” Liam asks, sounding completely baffled.

“Because she’s a woman and she probably doesn’t want some strange guys knowing where she lives. Safety,” Drake murmurs at him.

I laugh, making them both look at me. “Drake’s right, I usually wouldn’t give out my address, but for some reason, with you two I’m okay with it. I have a feeling I can trust you.”

“Are you sure?” Drake presses. “Don’t do this just because the asshole here wants to get a peek at where you live.”

I shoot him a smile. “Positive. I’ll DM you when I get off work. Unless…”

Liam smiles. “Unless what, Rory?”

I startle at the use of the nickname only Sophia uses, but I find that I like it on his tongue.

I bite my lip. “I was going to say if you wanted to exchange numbers, I could text you instead.”

Drake pulls out his phone so quick I’m surprised he doesn’t hurt himself. “Please. I’d love your number.”

Liam chuckles. “Desperate much, man?”

I laugh. “It’s fine.” I read off my number, smiling when I see Liam also putting it in his phone.

Then I feel my phone vibrate twice.

“I can’t wait until tomorrow.” Drake’s eyes have gone dark, almost as if he’s smoldering.

“It’s a date.” Liam smirks.

I guess I have a date tomorrow with two of the most eligible bachelors in the world.

I swallow hard.

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